City warns of severe heat stress – tropical nights expected
With temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius and several consecutive tropical nights, Darmstadt is facing an intense heat wave. The city administration is warning of severe heat stress and is offering tips on how to cope – including the use of digital tools.
Hot spots and cool places at a glance
“With the city-wide, high-resolution live heat maps, citizens can see exactly where it is particularly hot in Darmstadt – and where they can find relief from the heat,” explains Climate Protection Officer Michael Kolmer. The maps are available on the city's website at
www.darmstadt.de/leben/umwelt/klimaschutz-und-klimaanpassung .
The interactive maps show:
- Current temperatures in different parts of the city
- Temperature trends of the last few hours
- Hourly forecasts for the coming days
This allows people to specifically seek out so-called "cooling islands" such as parks, green spaces, bodies of water, and natural gardens to escape the heat. At the same time, the maps also identify severely overheated areas ("heat hotspots") in real time.
Targeting "cool places"
In addition, so-called "cool spots maps" are available, which mark, among other things, drinking fountains, water features, shady parks, outdoor swimming pools, and water refill stations within the city. This overview helps residents move around Darmstadt safely and in as little heat as possible.
Tips for how to behave in the heat
The city of Darmstadt has compiled behavioral recommendations for hot days, especially for vulnerable groups, on its website at
https://klima.darmstadt.de/klimatipps . There you will find information on proper hydration, physical activity, and cooling living spaces.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/dk)
